Google Drawing

 The last Google Doc we are looking at is Google Drawing. I was excited to use this app, but was disappointed that it didn't have a way to draw free form. With a name like drawing, I was expecting to draw. One can only use the available shapes and draw a line. It did challenge me by doing a drawing with just the limited amount of shapes. I can see how this app would be great for charts, graphs, make math "posters," charts for science, and other similar less creative activities. It can challenge a student to break objects down into their simplest form, which is something you do when you are trying to teach someone to draw. Some of the tutorials were good and helpful. Below is a link to my attempt at a drawing. I was able to save it as a JPEG and then post it here.

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1qGVRJSMweW3S0cbD8ASMJRHPQPfYkHEGxm-DDAUErxA/edit?usp=sharing


The handout discussed how Google Drawing could be used in a class project setting to work together in a group to develop a chart, graph, or drawing. The handout related the app to how it can be used to aid in meeting CCSS in math and writing, as well as speech and listening by have the students present their drawings to the class. They can also work together outside of school by being able to share and work on a drawing together. The handout mentioned how a teacher could use the app to create an outline of a book or the students could do this themselves as a "graphic organizer" for a project. Google Drawing could be a great way to help students understand geometry by being able to rotate items and manipulate the shapes. Sometimes if you can draw the angle and then manipulate it in a certain way it can help with certain mathematical equations.